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DG52 JAP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,611 mi
Last recorded137,611 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 JAP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,923 miles

PAS system noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides / pair / set (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 133,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PAS system noisy

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides / pair / set (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 72,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,165 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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DG52 JAP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 JAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 JAP registered?

DG52 JAP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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